Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'
Silver Mound
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
This silver, finely cut, silky plant is perfect for a sensory garden. Soft to the touch and very easy on the eyes! Great texture and color contrast to other companion plants.
Height
8-10 Inches
Spread
16-18 Inches
Interesting Notes
Top rated for the Midwest in the Chicago Botanic Garden's Trials.
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
A great backdrop for brightly colored flowers. Also a good choice for rock gardens or as a border plant. Does not like wet, humid conditions. Do not cut hard before winter but prune back if it loses its form. These plants like neglect. Drought tolerant once established.
When to Divide
fall, early spring
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Stonecrop (Sedum spurium), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Stonecrop (Sedum album), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Monarch®), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Spike Speedwell (Veronica )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Crafts |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
